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General Psychology at Valparaiso University

If you are interested in studying General Psychology, take a look at what Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 general psychology degrees were granted at Valparaiso University.

Studying Online at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Valparaiso University

Graduates of Valparaiso University’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$27,642
3 years	$30,744
4 years	$41,931
5 years	$47,422

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Valparaiso University take home a median $41,931, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Psychology graduates at Valparaiso University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Valparaiso University are 91% women (32) and 9% men (3).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 35 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Valparaiso University, 91% were women (32) and 9% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 23% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, below the national average of 46%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Valparaiso University

The General Psychology program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	35

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Valparaiso University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.